CD Reviews

CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT IT!!!

Rosario Gutierrez | San Diego, ca United States | 06/22/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This two CD collection is indispensable for the TRUE Mecano fans...It has all of the songs I remember hearing in my adolescent years; obviously some songs had to be left out, but the ones that are included are simply magnificent; Hijo de la Luna, Cruz de navajas,el 7 de Septiembre, No es serio este cementerio, but most of all, Naturaleza Muerta are to be enjoyed with all the senses; on that last song, one could almost taste the ocean's water...as is the case with Hawaii Bombay. This collection will certainly bring memories of when and where you were, exactly at the moment you heard each of these songs for the first time, it's that GOOD!!!"

Should've been better - Debió haber sido mejor

Rodrigo Llamozas | the last cubicle at the end of the hall... | 05/21/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This 2 CD collection of Mecano's greatest hits is a great way for new fans to get to know the band, but I find it a tad dissapointing for actual fans. It's very hard for a compilation like this one to actually include all of the fans favorites, they're usually more what the artist and/or the label think should be included. This case is no exception. While most of their best songs are in here, most of their earlier work was left out -- granted, the band acheived its greatness in its last four albums, but still, they should have included more tracks from 'Mecano' and '¿Dónde está el país de las hadas?'. Also, the new tracks are a mixed bag, while some are great ('Cuerpo y corazón', 'El club de los humildes' and 'Stereosexual') the rest are forgettable. Still, Mecano's music can not be denied, so you should buy this CD, otherwise, your collection will be incomplete.--Esta colección de 2 CDs de los grandes éxitos de Mecano es una excelente manera para los nuevos fans de conocer a la banda, pero la encuentro un poco desilusionante para los que ya conocen al grupo. Es muy difícil que una recopilación como esta incluya todos los temas favoritos de los fans, ya que generalmente es la banda o la disquera quienes deciden que incluir y que no. Este caso no es la excepción. A pesar de incluir la mayoría de sus grandes piezas, sus trabajos más antiguos están prácticamente ausentes -- de acuerdo, Mecano alcanzó su mayor gloria con sus últimos cuatro discos, sin embargo, han debido incluir más temas de 'Mecano' y '¿Dónde está el país de las hadas?'. Además, los nuevos temas son muy inconsistentes, algunos son geniales ('Cuerpo y corazón', 'El club de los humildes' y 'Stereosexual') mientras que el resto no vale la pena. De cualquier forma, la música de Mecano no puede ser dejada de lado, así que debes comprar este CD, de otro modo, tu colección estará incompleta."

COMPARING

Mario A. Ortiz Rdz | México | 11/21/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Mecano is a wonderful group I wonder why Laura Branigan also one of my favourites artist made a
cover of MUJER CONTRA MUJER from Mecano,s album "Descanso Dominical", By the way You should buy this compilation there's nothing similar like this double album in the music industry."

You must have it!

TESEO101 | NY, NY United States | 03/26/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This double album is definitely a must have it for those who like music in spanish. i've followed Mecano's career for over 20 years and this recopilation is one of the best, plus incluides some new songs. definitely well woth the money.